impulse

Other sociologists say the impulse toward activism is compromising not only the aim and use of sociological research, but the quality of the research itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

The impulse to replace a deceased lawmaker with a grieving spouse, child, or other family member is faintly absurd.

From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026

For Aiyar, that democratic impulse is already reshaping politics.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

“We cut back on spending on nonessentials like dining out or impulse buys,” she said, because buying the house was a stretch for their budget at that time.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

Sure enough, the people who had thought the most before buying were the most satisfied, and those who had made impulse purchases more often regretted their decision.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

It’s meant to represent dueling impulses inside of him, he explains.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

"The US president has strong impulses that are not always easy to explain in terms of grand strategy," Clary says.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

Whether sinful passions or unconscious destructive urges, distracting attachments or visceral impulses, desire is the daemon that makes us act, often against our own interests and those of others.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

Slowing down the reporting cycle is a common-sense move that protects companies from short-termism — and investors from their own worst impulses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026

That was the way he lived; he passed his days trying to defeat or gratify powerful impulses in a world he feared.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright